20 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
Uncle Joe McKabben is reported quite sick at his Butler home. The item notes local inquiry and family concern as the community watches his health.
Real estate changeovers stir talk in Rich Hill as Gen Bros touts Quick Meal Ranges. Mrs Effie Smalley heads to St Louis for millinery study. C H Hedson sells property to Louis Andress moving to Kansas. Miss Ida Crabb and Miss Lowery study styles, Willis Crabb hosts Presbyterian lunch. Patents cautioned on 10k rejected apps. Joe Graves sells 20 mule team to Riders. Fire damages Morton's second hand store. Simon Charles praised Cedar county farming. County exams aligned with March teachers' tests. 10,000 graduation hopefuls expected.
Joseph Kitheart the 19 year old son of Win A Kitheart was accidentally killed Monday at Mine 19. His body was crushed as he was pulled into the cage before the machinery could be stopped. He was brought home to grieving parents in the south part of town. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev L L Kyle, and the U M W A attended in sympathy. The body rests in Greenlawn cemetery as mourners reflect on the tragedy.
An old promotional notice offers $100 reward for a case of catarrh allegedly cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts a constitutional approach, internal use, and claims about blood and tissue effects, naming Cheney & Co. as proprietors and promising the prize for a cure failure.
A city exhibit highlights corsets including the girdle straight front and imported French models. The ad promises health, comfort and style with an invitation to inspect the wares at The Basser.
Fragmentary notes mention land prices per acre with phrases like cheapest land on earth and crops such as wheat and alfalfa. Mentions places including Kuna and Greleheld with unclear attributions. No clear event or人物 names beyond these fragments.
A lengthy promotional plea urges readers to subscribe to various newspapers and magazines. It promises best-reading options regardless of political stance or occupation, offering choices like Kansas City Journal and Indianapolis Sentinel for low prices and one-year terms.
A dated letter from the acting General Superintendent of the Free Delivery System informs Hon. J. R. Hayes of Rich Hill Missouri that the Rural Free Delivery service is aimed to begin April 1902 if practicable. The notice explains the department’s intention and provides the earliest anticipated start date.
A very quiet wedding occurred Sunday at 7 PM at the home of G Parker on East Maple Street. The couple were Erne Parker Jr. and Miss Carrie Jones of Meta Del. Relatives and close friends attended. A splendid supper was served and congratulations poured in from Trisoxe Catends.
Prices and terms for a low cost country home are offered by E B Arnau of Grainfield Kansas. Contact for descriptions and details on affordable operation and sale terms.
Local society notes list residents and visitors including H. G. Spraker recovering, Mrs. Walser Doman visiting her mother, Fannie Bird from Bellamy reviewing her uncle L. H. Bird, Nellie Martin from Nevada visiting her parents, C. D. Winchell visiting Ed Royce, and others in Rich Hill. Several travel and professional visits are noted, with mentions of trips to Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Rockville, plus a look at town activity and a Klondike connection.
The notice describes unusually low fares offered by E. T. LaBarriere of the Frisco Line to hubs including Ugh, Mos, Oregon and Washington during Merefi and April, highlighting broad travel opportunities. It references long-standing changes in Butler and High Hill and notes many performers appearing and vanishing from public life in state church and commerce.
Readers are urged to subscribe to K C World, Daily K C, K C Star, Globe Democrat, Republic, and Hicks Word and Worky Sm Youths among others for year long fresh content. Special Poultry Farmer and McClure’s Magazine cited with affordable rates and mail orders through Tee Tareowe.
Sunday school at Walnut Street ME Church. Preaching at 2:39 PM by HR Carver. Epworth League at Gag pg mm. W T Prowse, Peaster. Sunday School noted as 9795-a with mixed OCR errors.
There will be services at First Presbyterian Church including Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:59 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. MS meets Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pastor W. Ceascaston announces updated schedule. Local community mentions slight name and place misspellings.
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